Medicine in English at Semmelweis University
Semmelweis Medicine program overview
Best fit
Students who want a well-known Hungarian medical university, a large clinical environment and a science-heavy admissions route.
Degree outcome
The official Semmelweis page lists the qualification as Doctor of General Medicine MD / one-tier MSc after 6 years of full-time study.
Recognition note
The degree is issued by a Hungarian university. Licensing still depends on the country where you want to practise after graduation.
Admissions and application timeline
Applications open
Start the SEMAPHOR application, prepare documents and choose an entrance-exam date once eligible.
Entrance exams
Semmelweis publishes regular exam dates. Exact dates and instructions are provided through the application system.
Application deadline
Submit the application before the official deadline. Late or incomplete applications can miss the intake.
Final certificate deadline
Applicants still finishing school normally need to upload the final school-leaving certificate by this date.
What Semmelweis asks for
- School leaving certificate, or proof that you are in the final year of high school.
- CV, motivation letter, passport or ID copy and passport-style photo.
- Medical certificate after accepting an offer.
Application and enrollment costs
Semmelweis lists a USD 400 admission procedure fee, a USD 2,000 deposit deducted from first-semester tuition, and a USD 230 enrollment fee.
Semmelweis Medicine entrance exam
Four subjects
Medical Biology, Medical Chemistry, General English and Biomedical English.
20 questions each
Each test has 20 questions and 20 minutes. One answer option is correct for each question.
Motivation and science
The interview checks professional attitude, English communication and oral knowledge in the relevant sciences.
Tuition fees and budget
| Cost item | Current planning figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | USD 10,450 / semester | Published for 2026 enrollment in General Medicine. |
| Yearly tuition | USD 20,900 / year | Two semesters; excludes living costs and one-time fees. |
| Admission procedure fee | USD 400 | Paid when applying. |
| Deposit | USD 2,000 | Paid after admission and deducted from first-semester tuition. |
| Living costs in Budapest | Approx. EUR 650-850 / month | Varies by housing, lifestyle, travel and exchange rates. |
Curriculum overview
Years 1-2: foundations
Medical chemistry, cell science, biophysics, molecular and cell biology, anatomy, histology, embryology and physiology.
Year 3: pre-clinical
Pathology, pathophysiology, microbiology and immunology connect the basic sciences to clinical thinking.
Years 4-5: clinical rotations
Students move into clinical disciplines taught in smaller groups and block rotations across the medical spectrum.
Year 6: internship and exams
Final-year clinical practice covers major disciplines and ends with written and oral state exams.
Semmelweis student perspective
How Medimentor helps with Semmelweis Medicine
Exam prep
Biology and Chemistry practice for the science-heavy written exam.
English terminology
General English and biomedical English repetition for exam and interview confidence.
Application planning
Clear steps for documents, timing, fees and choosing the right Hungary route.
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